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Basic Electronics Reviewer

The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to basic electronics concepts, including definitions and functions of various components such as LEDs, diodes, capacitors, and transistors. It covers topics like resistance, current measurement, circuit types, and the role of different electronic devices. The questions aim to test knowledge on fundamental principles in electronics.

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Basic Electronics Reviewer

The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to basic electronics concepts, including definitions and functions of various components such as LEDs, diodes, capacitors, and transistors. It covers topics like resistance, current measurement, circuit types, and the role of different electronic devices. The questions aim to test knowledge on fundamental principles in electronics.

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BASIC ELECTRONICS

What does LED stand for?

a. Light Emitting Device

b. Light Emitting Diode

c. Low Energy Device

d. Light Energy Diode

Which component is used to store electrical energy?

a. Resistor

b. Capacitor

c. Inductor

d. Transformer

The unit of resistance is:

a. Ohm

b. Farad

c. Henry

d. Watt

What is the primary function of a diode?

a. Amplification

b. Rectification

c. Induction

d. Oscillation

Which law states that the current through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage across it?

a. Kirchhoff's Law

b. Coulomb's Law

c. Ohm's Law

d. Faraday's Law

A device that converts AC to DC is called a:

a. Transformer

b. Rectifier
c. Amplifier

d. Oscillator

What is the symbol for a resistor in circuit diagrams?

a. Zigzag line

b. Circle

c. Straight line

d. Arrow

The SI unit of electric charge is:

a. Ampere

b. Coulomb

c. Volt

d. Ohm

A transistor has how many terminals?

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 5

The device used to measure current is called a:

a. Voltmeter

b. Ammeter

c. Ohmmeter

d. Multimeter

Which material is commonly used as a semiconductor?

a. Copper

b. Silicon

c. Iron

d. Aluminum

In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is:

a. Equal to the largest resistance


b. Sum of all resistances

c. Less than the smallest resistance

d. Equal to the smallest resistance

The frequency of AC in most countries is:

a. 50 Hz

b. 60 Hz

c. 100 Hz

d. 120 Hz

A Zener diode is primarily used for:

a. Rectification

b. Voltage regulation

c. Current amplification

d. Signal modulation

What does a fuse do in an electrical circuit?

a. Amplifies current

b. Provides resistance

c. Protects against overcurrent

d. Converts AC to DC

The base unit of electric current is:

a. Volt

b. Ampere

c. Coulomb

d. Ohm

What type of circuit has only one path for current flow?

a. Parallel circuit

b. Series circuit

c. Complex circuit

d. Mixed circuit

Which of the following is a passive electronic component?


a. Transistor

b. Diode

c. Capacitor

d. Microcontroller

What is the typical forward voltage drop of a silicon diode?

a. 0.3V

b. 0.7V

c. 1.2V

d. 2.1V

What is the function of an inductor?

a. Store energy in an electric field

b. Store energy in a magnetic field

c. Regulate voltage

d. Amplify signals

What is the purpose of a transformer in an electrical circuit?

a. Store electrical energy

b. Step up or step down voltage

c. Convert DC to AC

d. Measure current

The unit of capacitance is:

a. Henry

b. Ohm

c. Farad

d. Joule

Which type of resistor has a resistance that changes with temperature?

a. Fixed resistor

b. Variable resistor

c. Thermistor

d. Photoresistor
In a PN-junction diode, current flows when:

a. The diode is reverse-biased

b. The diode is forward-biased

c. There is no bias

d. The voltage is negative

What is the main function of an operational amplifier (op-amp)?

a. Rectification

b. Signal amplification

c. Voltage regulation

d. Energy storage

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